Is Bury good to live?

Locals love it for its open-air market, famous black pudding and The Shakers ... but it seems the rest of the country has finally cottoned to just how great Bury is. The town has been named among the 20 best places for families to live in England and Wales.

Is Bury UK a nice place to live?

Safety – The 4th safest place to live in the UK

Firstly, if you're a family looking to settle down in Bury then you'll be pleased to know that the town recently earned the title of the 4th safest place to live in the whole of the UK. An accolade that speaks for itself if you're considering raising a family here.

What is the nicest area in Bury?

The most sought after areas of Bury are Greenmount, Ramsbottom, Elton, Lowercroft, Holcombe, Summerseat, Hawkshaw, Tottington and Walshaw.

Why is Bury famous?

The town is known for the open-air Bury Market and black pudding, the traditional local dish. Sir Robert Peel was born in the town. Peel was a Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who founded the Metropolitan Police and the Conservative Party.

Where is the nicest place to live in Greater Manchester?

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Where do the rich live in Manchester?

Hale and Hale Barns, Trafford

Bowdon, Hale and Hale Barns are the wealthiest areas in Greater Manchester and together they are regarded as our region's version of Cheshire's Golden Triangle.

Where is the cheapest place to live in Manchester?

Currently ranked as the cheapest place to live in Manchester in which to buy a house or flat, Gorton is located south-east of the city centre, with the likes of Abbey Hey and Debdale also covered within this area.

What is it like to live in Bury?

Resident Kate Sheppard said: “Bury is fantastic. It has everything me and my family need, great schools, lots of parks and it's still so close to Manchester. “In the past few years there have been more and more bars opening, in Prestwich and Ramsbottom as well, which is making the area a lot more vibrant.

What is the ethnicity of Bury Manchester?

In 2021, 82.9% (160,710) of usual residents in Bury identified their ethnic group within the high-level “White” category, similar to the figure for England and Wales (81.7%, 48.7 million).

What is the most deprived area in Bury?

The most deprived SOAs were widely dispersed across the Borough, the main concentrations being in East Bury, Radcliffe and the former Besses Ward. 3.1. 5 At the other end of the scale, the least deprived SOA is based around the Holcombe Road area in Tottington.

Is Bury a deprived area?

Our population: Poverty and deprivation

However, Bury is a very diverse area in terms of deprivation with almost 11,000 local people living within areas that rank amongst the 10%most deprived areas in England, and others living in parts of Bury that are amongst the least deprived in England.

Does Bury have a high crime rate?

Victim based crime

In 2023 Q3 (12 months ending) Bury had recorded 83.64 victim based offences, this ranked Bury 85 out of 153 in All English single tier and county councils; decreased from 84.87 crimes per 1000 people in the last equivalent period.

Is Bury an affluent?

Index of Multiple Deprivation: When we compared Bury in 2003 to the areas of Manchester, Oldham, Bolton and Rochdale, which all have significant pockets of deprivation, Bury turned out to be relatively affluent. This has not changed since and Bury comes 122nd on a rank of 354.

Is Bury a good place to invest?

Not only do we have a fantastic blend of town and country, one of the best retail offers outside the city centre, competitive and attractive housing stock, highly skilled residents: we also have some fantastic investment opportunities.

Is Bury classed as Greater Manchester?

Bury, town and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, historic county of Lancashire, England. The River Irwell flows through the borough, which stretches from Pennine moorland in the north to within 4 miles (6.5 km) of the centre of Manchester in the south.

How many Jews live in Bury?

Bury, home to more than 10,700 Jews, has seen reports of antisemitism increase throughout the week, according to council leader Eamonn O'Brien.

Is Bury a nice town?

“Ranking in the top 10, Bury is a great choice of city to settle into family life.” Bury also scored as the eighth area in the UK with the happiest families with it being the happiest place for families in Greater Manchester.

What is the life expectancy in Bury Manchester?

People in Bury are living longer; life expectancy for both men (79.1 years) and women (82.1 years) has been improving over time, but the rate of this increase has slowed and there is still a significant gap between the life expectancy in Bury and the England average.

Where is the most expensive place to live in Bury?

Why do so many towns end in Bury?

Fortified towns – the Saxons built 'burhs' to ward off the Viking threat, and 'borough', 'burgh' and 'bury' all relate to the original Old English. River mouths – 'mutha' means mouth, which gives us Exmouth, Plymouth, Yarmouth and so on.

What salary do you need to live comfortably in Manchester?

How much do you need to earn to live in Manchester? To live comfortably in Manchester, you'll need around £799 per month plus rent or mortgage costs. This is the recent average cost of living estimate for an individual living in Manchester.

What is the safest part of Manchester to live?

Chorlton offers the best of both worlds

If you want more of a laidback, town or village feel to your home, while still enjoying all of the benefits of the city, then Chorlton might be the place for you. Safer and quieter than some more central areas of Manchester, Chorlton also features much higher property prices.

What area in Manchester has the lowest crime rate?

Among the safest are Rusholme, Chorlton, Fallowfield, Didsbury and Gorton. Other somewhat safe areas include Withington, Levenshulme and Stretford. The most dangerous areas of the city are Moss Side, Longsight and Hulme.